Chebunyo ward
Chepalungu sub-county · Bomet county
Chebunyo is a ward in Chepalungu sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
📍 -0.9706°, 35.2073° · Pop: 34,922
Chebunyo ward sits in Chepalungu sub-county, Bomet County, home to about 34,922 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 23.6 mg/kg and potassium 269.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chebunyo are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chebunyo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chebunyo Ward (located within Chepalungu sub-county, Bomet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Chebunyo, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Chebunyo
Chebunyo ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Chebunyo in?
Chebunyo is a ward in Chepalungu sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya.
Which county is Chebunyo ward in?
Chebunyo ward is in Bomet County, Kenya, within Chepalungu sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Chebunyo?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.3), the top-scoring crops for Chebunyo are Wambugu Apples, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Chebunyo" section on this page.